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UB Spotlight
UB Spotlight + Extended Preview: Director & Cast Talk ‘Is God Is’ | Paired + Solo
Directed by Aleshea Harris, the suspense thriller comedy “Is God Is” finally opens in theaters this Friday May 15th, via Orion Pictures. Today, UB has a new Extended Preview and the Director and Cast spill on the new thriller! The film is Aleshea Harris’ directorial debut and is based on Harris’ adaptation of her award-winning play of the same name.…
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First Listen
UB First Listen: Actress & Singer Tasha Scott Debuts ‘Right Here Right Now’
One of our absolute favorites, actress and singer Tasha Scott is gearing up to release her debut album. Today, UB has the First Listen for the lead single “Right Here Right Now.” The single will be released to retail May 13th, along with Tasha‘s album. The hot new song, was written by Tasha (8T8Keys) and produced by Dana Thompson. “Right…
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New Releases
‘John Singleton’s Hood Trilogy’ Now Available
“John Singleton’s Hood Trilogy (The Criterion Collection)” is now available. Three classics; “Boyz n the Hood,” “Poetic Justice” and “Baby Boy” in 4K UHD. With his electrifying debut feature, “Boyz n the Hood,” John Singleton brought his South Central Los Angeles community to the screen with a bracing immediacy that rocked 1990s American cinema and popular culture. “Poetic Justice” and…
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New Releases
Chris Brown Reveals ’60s Night of Soul’ with ‘BROWN’ Tracklist
One of our favorites, Chris Brown has revealed the cover and track list for his new album entitled “BROWN (Break Rules Only When Necessary),” available this Friday May 8th. Set in the 1960s, Breezy promises “A night of soul, R&B and timeless classics.” Chris Brown being the headliner, followed by opening acts Leon Thomas, Tank, Vybz Kartel, Bryson Tiller, YoungBoy…
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Films
‘Is God Is’ Stage to Screen | New First Look
Directed by Aleshea Harris, the suspense thriller comedy “Is God Is” opens in theaters May 15th, via Orion Pictures. Today, UB has a new featurette, “Stage to Screen.” The film is Aleshea Harris’ directorial debut and is based on Harris’ adaptation of her award-winning play of the same name. Starring; Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson,…
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New Releases
Anita Baker’s ‘Giving You the Best That I Got’ | New Vinyl Release
Anita Baker‘s “Giving You the Best That I Got” will be released on a new Vinyl June 19th. “Giving You the Best That I Got” is the third studio album by Anita Baker, released in 1988 by Elektra. It was Anita Baker‘s first and only #1 album in the states and her second #1 R&B Album. The new Vinyl reissue…
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Music
‘Miles ’56: The Prestige Recordings’ | New Miles Davis Box Set
“Miles ’56: The Prestige Recordings,” a new box set celebrating one of the 20th century’s most important cultural icons, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Miles Davis. The set arrives June 19th as part of a year-long centennial celebration. This latest collection focuses on Davis’ 1956 sessions for Prestige Records, which resulted in such landmark albums as Cookin’, Relaxin’, Workin’, and Steamin’,…
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New Releases
Aaron Cole Taps Inner Usher with ‘usher in the spirit’ Feat. Tenroc
Award-winning singer, rapper, songwriter Aaron Cole has dropped the highly anticipated new single “usher in the spirit” along with the music video. Aaron created a mashup of beloved worship song “Revelation 19:1” with the 90’s R&B hooks of Usher‘s “You Make Me Wanna….” The buzzy track features a co-artist appearance by two-time Grammy-nominated producer Tenroc, who produced the track in…
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Anniversary
Ne-Yo’s ‘In My Own Words’ 20th Anniversary Release | ReVisit UB Roll-Out Interview
Ne-Yo is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his debut “In My Own Words” with special vinyl formats. The 20th Anniversary editions, will be available June 19th. The original album has been remixed and remastered and will feature bonus tracks. “In My Own Words” will be available on standard edition 2LP and a limited edition “Enchanted Night” Color 2LP. “In My…
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New Releases
Rap-A-Lot Records 40th Anniversary | Scarface’s ‘The Diary’ + Geto Boys’
One of the most iconic and influential independent labels of all time, Rap-A-Lot Records, officially launches its 40th Anniversary campaign today with the start of vinyl pre-orders for two landmark catalog titles: “Scarface’s The Diary,” available June 19th and “Geto Boys’ We Can’t Be Stopped,” available July 10th. The catalog will be distributed in partnership with Virgin Music Group, globally.…
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